Dr. Marie Shalini Chico

Dr Marie Shalini Chico is a distinguished Consultant Paediatrician and Neonatologist in Bangalore with 21 years of experience in comprehensive child health and critical newborn care.

Backed by an MD in Paediatrics and a super-specialized Fellowship in Neonatology, she delivers exceptional expertise in managing critically ill neonates, extreme prematurity, and complex paediatric disorders.

She provides trusted, expert paediatric care at Manipal Hospital, Millers Road, while also consulting at Vikram Aura Hospital in Bangalore, offering multi-lingual support in English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam.

Area of Expertise

Dr Marie Shalini Chico brings profound knowledge to the diagnosis and medical management of severe neonatal and paediatric conditions.

Her unparalleled proficiency ensures optimal developmental outcomes across a wide spectrum of childhood illnesses.

Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU)

For patients in Bangalore, Dr Shalini provides precise medical strategies for conditions such as extreme prematurity, critically ill newborns, extremely low birth weight infants, and severe neonatal infections.

• Level 3 NICU administration and intensive care management
• Advanced neonatal ventilation and complex extubation
• Newborn resuscitation and acute post-operative stabilization

High-Risk Newborn and Developmental Care

As a leading specialist in Bangalore, Dr Marie Shalini Chico offers comprehensive care for complex infant pathologies like neurodevelopmental delays, low birth weight complications, and severe feeding difficulties.

• Long-term neurodevelopmental follow-up for high-risk infants
• Kangaroo mother care and early infant stimulation
• Specialized breastfeeding support and nutritional counseling

Comprehensive Paediatric and Adolescent Health

Dr Chico provides secure medical solutions for patients suffering from paediatric infectious diseases, respiratory disorders, metabolic conditions, and chronic childhood illnesses in Bangalore.

• Routine paediatric growth and developmental assessments
• Comprehensive childhood immunizations and preventive care
• Advanced paediatric ICU management and infectious disease treatment

Credentials and Education

• MBBS from St John's Medical College, Bangalore (2005)
• MD in Paediatrics from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore (2011)
• Fellowship in Neonatology from St John’s Medical College Hospital (2011)

Dr Marie Shalini Chico is registered with the Karnataka Medical Council (No. 71103, 2005).

Professional Experience

Dr Marie Shalini Chico currently serves as a Consultant Paediatrician and Neonatologist at Manipal Hospital, Millers Road in Bangalore.

She is also actively consulting at Vikram Aura Hospital (Formerly Fortis Hospital), Richmond Town.

Previously, she was associated with:

• Consultant Paediatrician at Shishuka Childrens Specialty Hospital, Bangalore
• Senior Registrar at Fortis Hospitals, Bangalore
• Junior Consultant at St. Martha’s Hospital, Bangalore

Achievements and Talks

• Won the Best Paper Presentation at KARNEOCON (2011) for her exceptional research in neonatology.
• Published impactful fellowship research on neonatal ventilation and extubation outcomes in the highly regarded Perinatology Journal (2018).
• Represented St. John’s Medical College in elite Paediatrics & Neonatology Quiz Competitions.
• Holds the prestigious title of University Record Holder in Athletics for the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS).
• Serves as a certified trainer in neonatal resuscitation, conducting numerous workshops for medical students, residents, and nursing staff.

Book an Appointment with Dr Marie Shalini Chico, Paediatrician in Bangalore

Schedule your priority consultation with Dr Marie Shalini Chico at Manipal Hospital or Vikram Aura Hospital for expert paediatric and neonatal care. Check her contact details and consultation fee on HexaHealth today to book a seamless appointment.